Recruitment Services for Candidates
Permanent Recruitment
If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity, our permanent recruitment service connects you with employers seeking skilled professionals. We work closely with companies across multiple industries to fill permanent roles at all levels, from entry-level positions to senior management. Our consultants will support you with: CV adviceInterview preparation
Salary guidance
Offer negotiation
Temporary Staffing
Temporary roles can provide valuable experience, flexible working options and an opportunity to gain new skills and develop exiting ones. Many temporary roles also lead to permanent opportunities, making them a great way to get your foot in the door with reputable employers. Temporary roles may include: Short-term cover rolesSeasonal work
Project-based assignments
Interim positions
Contract Recruitment
Contract roles are ideal for professionals who prefer project-based work or want to apply their expertise to specific business challenges. Contract positions often offer competitive pay rates and allow you to build experience across different organisations and industries. Our consultants regularly recruit contract professionals across technical, commercial and specialist roles.Executive Search
For senior professionals and experienced leaders, we work with organisations seeking high-level talent to drive their businesses forward. Our executive search assignments include confidential opportunities for leadership and specialist positions across a range of sectors.Process Outsourcing
Some of the organisations we partner with use Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), meaning we manage part or all of their hiring process. This provides candidates with access to exclusive job opportunities and a streamlined recruitment experience.High Volume Hiring
We also support companies with large-scale recruitment campaigns when they are expanding or launching new operations. These campaigns often provide excellent opportunities for job seekers looking to join growing organisations with strong career prospects.Roles We Recruit For
- Accountancy & Finance
- Business Support & Administration
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Facilities Services
- Human Resources
- Insurance & Financial Services
- Marketing, Creative & PR
- Defence, Aerospace & Cyber Security
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Property & Construction
- Sales
- IT
LOCATIONS WE COVER
Howard James Recruitment supports employers across the UK, working with businesses ranging from local SMEs to national organisations
We regularly recruit for companies based in:
Birmingham
Blackburn
Bolton
Bury
Chester
Crewe
Knutsford
Leeds
Liverpool
London
Macclesfield
Manchester
Northwich
Runcorn
Stoke
Warrington
Wilmslow
Winsford
Why Choose Howard James Recruitment
Our goal is simple: to create successful, long-term matches between employers and candidates.

Many employers partner directly with Howard James Recruitment to fill roles that are not advertised elsewhere.
Expert Career AdviceOur experienced recruitment consultants provide guidance on CVs, interviews and career progression.
A Personalised Job SearchWe take the time to understand your goals so we can introduce you to roles that genuinely suit your skills and ambitions.
Opportunities Across Multiple IndustriesHoward James Recruitment works with businesses across a wide range of sectors, giving you access to diverse career opportunities in areas such as finance, engineering, HR, IT, sales and more.
Support Throughout the Hiring ProcessFrom your first conversation with our team to accepting a job offer, we provide support every step of the way.
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